Toulouse. “Thermal renovation involves various trades”
Have you noticed an increase in the sale of thermal strainers?
I couldn’t tell. But, when a tenant leaves, there are requests from the owner for work quotes in order to obtain a better thermal classification. When we have found homes that are poorly classified in terms of energy for sale, we see that there are fewer calls. In particular on investor products, where buyers do not feel accepted.
Does this have an influence on the selling prices?
The condition of the dwelling and its energy performance are taken into account at the time of the assessment. And the cost of any work for energy renovation.
Are there a lot of energy strainers?
In Toulouse, the vast majority of accommodation is in D, just at the limit. In buildings from the 1960s, there may be F or G units. In condominiums, it’s a bit complicated. It is not enough to replace the bay windows with double glazing, but often the heating has to be changed. it is sometimes necessary to double the peripheral walls from the inside, and to relocate the heating elements and the cupboards. This implies calling on different trades: drywaller, carpenter, plumber. He should almost be a prime contractor to direct the work but they are often rarely seen by this type of site.
What changes with the new DPE?
Already, there is no longer any blank DPE for pre-1947 buildings. The owners of these dwellings must produce a DPE. Then, the DPE can no longer be done from simple energy bills. It is necessary to give the maximum of elements to the diagnostician on what was carried out as work in terms of thermal insulation with the corresponding invoices. Because, the diagnosis will be made at least in relation to the year of construction of the building, without taking into account future companies since.